Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel & St Peter's Basilica Tour
Description
Visit the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Visit the Vatican Museums, Sistine Chapel, and St. Peter's Basilica with your guide, and admire the ornate interiors and the famed artworks housed here. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls. Follow your guide and enter the Sistine Chapel and the Saint Peter's Basilica and listen to your guide for their magnificent history.
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Discover some of the most popular attractions in Rome on a guided walking tour of Vatican City. Meet your guide close to the entrance to the Vatican Museums and follow them as you set out to explore the most interesting galleries within the museum. See the Rotunda, the Gallery of Tapestries, and the Gallery of Maps. Take in the ornate ceilings in each room and see the ancient statues, frescoes, and tapestries that adorn the walls.
Following your guide Eenter the Sistine Chapel and marvel at the intricate fresco that covers the entire ceiling and walls. Painted by Michaelangelo between 1508 and 1512, the Sistine Chapel represents a cornerstone work of High Renaissance art. From the Creation of Adam to the Last Judgement, Michelangelo dedicated some of his greatest years to the Sistine Chapel, working day and night – even sleeping in the chapel – to satisfy the popes of Rome. The artist also expressed his frustration through hidden meanings in his work, which have since been uncovered and deciphered. Listen as your guide lets you in on Michelangelo's private jokes.
Finally, head to St. Peter's Basilica for the final leg of your guided walking tour. The cathedral is one of the most renowned works of Renaissance architecture and holds the title of the biggest church in the world. Explore the interior of this magnificent structure with your guide and discover the many masterpieces of Renaissance and Baroque art that fill the cathedral. Admire the famous Pietà by Michelangelo and the elaborate St. Peter's Baldachin by Bernini.
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Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Reviews(8)
The visit is expensive for what it offers. Especially the visit to the museums: we didn't even enter the art gallery. I was left disappointed. Sufficient basilica. Sufficient Sistine Chapel. Very insufficient museums.
Beautiful, it is a must visit. No regrets about the St. Peter's Basilica option, it is impressive.
Our tour guide was very informative, and all three tours provided a pleasant experience. I would highly recommend them.
Our tickets were cancelled the day before and we weren't notified. Showed up at the meeting point on the day to be told this. At least Viator were very helpful to refund.
The tour was great! My only complaint is that these tours over book and everywhere is extremely crowded. Almost 100degree weather and you are rubbing up against strangers that are just as much sweaty as you! Not a comfortable feeling. Tour companies should put a limit on the number of people per tour.
Our tour guide did not speak english very well and that really impacted our experience. We had so many wonderful tours on our trip but this one was definitely our least favorite. Hard to understand, tons of nonessential information and talked entirely too much. Overwhelming and long.
She felt same as i did. Our guide was excellent and she needs all that credit!!! She made us well informed.
St Basilica visit was cancelled on the previous evening (visit of 04/03/2025 cancelled by operator on 03/03/2025). 2. I could not get REWARD points worth £6.50 deducted/redeemed when I booked the next tour of Colloseum even though I tried while booking. Please do not select this tour operator.
